I have just bought One Million Years BC R2 today, and was very annoyed that the film was presented in non-anamorphic widescreen, as most Warner/Studio Canal releases are anamorphic in my experience. The film's packaging doesn't whether it is or it isn't anamorphic, so I suppose it's my fault to have assumed it would be.
So, I'm going to create a reference list called The Anamorphic File for DVD Times, this list will contain all of the titles released in whatever region where the packaging does not claim whether the film is anamorphic or not. Therefore, I need your help, can you post here if you know of any titles whereby the packaging does not state whether the film is anamorphic or not - stating name of title, region, studio, aspect ratio and whether it is actually anamorphic or not.
Worse still, can you name and shame the DVDs such as Field Of Dreams R2 and The Doors SE Region 1 that claim to be Anamorphic but actually aren't.
Hopefully this will turn into a useful reference list, and the more you guys put into it the more you can take out of it.
Granted, 1.66:1 or similar ratios are a special case, but it would still be beneficial to know where we stand on each of these titles before purchasing.
So come on guys, I need your help I'll even credit the people who mention titles I don't have in the list.
TITLES WITH INCORRECT PACKAGING RE: ANAMORPHIC ENHANCEMENTThe Abyss R1/2/4, Fox, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic Despite Packaging Claims - Submitted by RT & KACBattlestar GalacticaR2, Universal, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic Despite Packaging Claims - Submitted by RaphphBelle de Jour R1, Miramax, 1.66:1, Non-Anamorphic Despite Packaging Claims - Submitted by SimonICubeR2, Pathe, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic Despite Packaging Claims - Submitted by McDField Of DreamsR2, Universal, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic Despite Packaging Claims - Submitted by RaphphFor A Few Dollars More R2, MGM, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic Despite Packaging Claims - Submitted by KanedaaFour Weddings & A Funeral R2, MGM, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic Despite Packaging Claims - Submitted by PentasaKaliforniaWhat a mess up! The R1/2 Columbia Tristar version was anamorphic but presented in the incorrect ratio of 1.85:1, and the MGM re-release presents the film in the correct ratio of 2.35:1 but is non-anamorphic, despite claiming to be on the packaging! Submitted by Squirrel GodNational Lampoon's Animal HouseR2, Universal, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic Despite Packaging Claims - Submitted by McDWhatever Happened To Baby JaneR1, Warner, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic Despite Packaging Claims - Submitted by Narshty
TITLES WHERE ANAMORPHIC ENHANCEMENT IS UNCLEAR
2001: A Space Odyssey (Original Release) R1, Warner, 2.20:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by DeadKenny2001: A Space Odyssey (Remastered Re-Release) R1/2/4, Warner, 2.20:1, Anamorphic - Submitted by DeadKenny2010 R2, Warner, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLArmageddon R1, Criterion, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic (R2 Is Anamorphic) - Submitted by DeadKennyBarry Lyndon R1/2/4, Warner, 1.66:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by DeadKennyBatman (1989) R1/2/4, Warner, 1.85:1, Anamorphic - Submitted by DeadKennyBatman Returns R1/2/4, Warner, 1.85:1, Anamorphic - Submitted by RaphphBatman Forever R1/2/4, Warner, 1.85:1, Anamorphic - Submitted by RaphphBatman & Robin R1/2/4, Warner, 1.85:1, Anamorphic - Submitted by RaphphBatman Beyond: Return Of The Joker R2, Warner, 1.77:1, Non-Anamorphic (Packaging claims 4:3) - Submitted by RDNZLBlack Rain R2/4, Paramount, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLBorn On The Fourth Of July R2, Universal, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLBrazil R0, Criterion, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by DeadKennyCarlito's Way R2/4, Universal, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLCasino R2/4, Universal, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic (Region 1 is Anamorphic) - Submitted by RDNZLClockwork Orange, A (Both Versions) R1/2/4, Warner, 1.66:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by DeadKennyCop Lamd R2, Buena Vista, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLDead Zone, TheR2, Sanctuary, 1.85:1, Anamorphic (Stretched unless viewed on Widescreen TV) - Submitted by NarshtyDelicatessen R2, Momentum, 1.85:1, Anamorphic - Submitted by SimonIDonnie Brasco R2, EIV, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLDr. Strangelove R1/2/4, Columbia Tristar, 1.66:1/4:3, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by DeadKennyDragon: The Bruce Lee Story R2/4, Universal, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLDune R2/4, Castle/Infogrames, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLFail Safe (2000 Live TV Version) R2, Warner, 1.77:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLFrighteners, The R2/4, Universal, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic (R1 Is Anamorphic) - Submitted by RDNZLHamburger Hill R2/4, Universal, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic (R1 Is Anamorphic) - Submitted by RDNZLHand That Rocks The Cradle, The R2, Buena Vista, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLKundun R2, Buena Vista, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic (European/R4 Is Anamorphic) - Submitted by RDNZLLes Miserables R2, EIV, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLLolita (Kubrick) (Original & Re-Issue) R1/2/4, Warner, 1.66:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by DeadKennyLong Kiss Goodnight, The R2, EIV, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic (R4 Is Anamorphic) - Submitted by RDNZLMeet Joe Black R2/4, Universal, 1.85:1, Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLMemphis Belle R2/4, Warner, 1.66:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLMidnight Run R2/4, Universal, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLMortal KombatR2, EIV, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by HighlanderTMOne Million Years BC R2, Warner/Studio Canal, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RaphphOut Of Sight R2/4, Universal, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic (R1 Is Anamorphic) - Submitted by RDNZLRaging Bull 2 Disc SE R1/2, MGM, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by McDRichard III R2, Pathe, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic (R1 is 2.35:1 Anamorphic) - Submitted by RDNZLRunaway Train R2, Anchor Bay, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RaphphScent Of A Woman R2/4, Universal, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLScream 2 R1, Buena Vista, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic (Boxset Version Is Anamorphic)- Submitted by kanedaaSeven Brides For Seven Brothers R2, Warner, 2.55:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by SimonIShakespeare In Love R2, Universal, 2.35:1, Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLSnow White And The Seven Dwarfs R2, Disney, 4:3, Spine Incorrectly Claims Widescreen - Submitted by tizzaSpartacus R1, Universal, 2.20:1, Non-Anamorphic (R2 Is Anamorphic) - Submitted by DeadKennySting, The R2, Universal, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLSwimming With Sharks R2, Second Sight, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLTaxi R2, Metrodome, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by DeadKennyThing, The R2/4, Universal, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZLTitanic R1/2, Fox, 2.35:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by tuffjamTopsy Turvy R2, Pathe, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by John HodsonTremors R2/4, Universal, 1.85:1, Non-Anamorphic - Submitted by RDNZL
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